 A word to the wise is enough, and many words wont fill a bushel, as Poor Richard says." They joined in desiring him to speak his mind, and gathering round him, he proceeded as follows; "Friends," says he, and neighbours, "the taxes are indeed very heavy,...  Laconics: Or, The Best Words of the Best Authors - Page 32by John Timbs - 1829 - 360 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1841 - 300 pages
...says he, ' the taxes are indeed very heavy ; if those laid on by the government were the only one* we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them...cannot ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us : " God helps them that help... | |
 | Elizabeth Frank - 1842 - 304 pages
...? How shall we ever be able to pay them ?" The taxes are indeed very heavy ; and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...easily discharge them : but we have many others ; and they are much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness ; three times... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1844 - 600 pages
...he proceeded as follows. "Friends," said he, "the taxes are indeed very heavy, and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...cannot ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us ; God helps them that help... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1846 - 320 pages
...as follows: "Friends (says he) and neighbors, the taxes are indeed very heavy ; and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...cannot ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us ; 'God helps them that help... | |
 | 1744 - 596 pages
...Franklin on one occasion, " and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to p*j, we might more easily discharge them ; but we have...taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as mads by our pride, and four times as much by our folly : and from these ;axes the commissioners canaot... | |
 | Congregational union of England and Wales - 1850 - 758 pages
...HEAVIEST TAXES. " The taxes are indeed heavy," said Dr. Franklin on one occasion, " and if those laid on by the Government were the only ones we had to pay,...might more easily discharge them; but we have many uthers, and much mere grievous to some of as. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1846 - 250 pages
...more " Friends (says he) and neighhours, the taxes are indeed very heavy ; and if those laid on hy thn government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them, hut we have many others, and much more grievous to some or us. We are taxed twice as much hy our idleness,... | |
 | Half hours - 1847 - 614 pages
...proceeded as follows : — " Friends," says he, " the taxes are indeed very heavy ; and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...cannot ease or deliver us by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us ; 'God helps them that help... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin Ells - 1778 - 392 pages
...proceeded as follows: "Friends," says he, "the taxes are indeed, very heavy, and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...folly ; and from these taxes the commissioners cannot case or deliv«r us by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice and something... | |
 | Orville Luther Holley - 1848 - 534 pages
...proceeded as follows : — " Friends," said he, " the taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay,...our folly ; and from these taxes the commissioners can not ease or deliver us, by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something... | |
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